bjälklagskonstruktionerna
Bjäklagskonst is a Swedish term that translates to "beam art" or "joist art." It refers to the decorative treatment of the visible structural beams or joists within a building, particularly common in traditional Swedish architecture. This art form involves carving, painting, or otherwise embellishing the undersides or sides of these wooden elements, which form the ceiling of one room and the floor of the room above.
The practice of bjäklagskonst originated as a way to add aesthetic appeal to functional structural components.
Bjäklagskonst is most frequently found in older rural buildings, such as farmhouses and churches, dating from